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V812 ELA

1999 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,498 mi
Last recorded68,498 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 ELA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,498 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 58,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated ride height is to low (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,817 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,817 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,184 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front subframe has corrosion forming

slight exhaust blow on flexible pipe

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 52,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 50,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 48,615 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 48,615 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,191 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside+offside front tyres excessive wear on inner tread

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,466 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 40,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front tyre inner tread edge wear

off side rear tyre wearing low

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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V812 ELA is a 1999 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V812 ELA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V812 ELA registered?

V812 ELA is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V812 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V812 ELA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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